Find & Apply For Quality Inspector / Technician Jobs in Austin, Minnesota

Overview The Quality Assurance Technician performs a variety of quality control tests/inspections at various stages of the process to ensure products are manufactured to conform with all customer and company food safety and quality specifications.

Schedule is 4:00 pm -4:00 am Monday to Saturday. Job Responsibilities Verify food quality and safety through auditing and reporting. Product is evaluated for flavor, aroma, appearance, and compliance with specifications; Assist in expediting quality assurance tasks by providing help in support of specific projects; Provide training, as necessary, to facilitate food quality and safety, and compliance to specifications; Provide training to employees on the proper disassembling, cleaning, and sanitizing of all food processing equipment; Inspect ingredients, packaging materials, work-in-process, and finished product for compliance with specifications; Identify, isolate, and report poor quality or potentially unsafe food materials; Conduct periodic sanitation audits, GMP inspections, and IDEX testing of cleaned and sanitized equipment; Collect, analyze, and report data; Maintain quality assurance and HACCP data, as directed; Clearly document and communicate all findings; Continuously strive to improve processes to eliminate waste; Audit processes and procedures to ensure food quality and food safety. Verify compliance to specifications, customer requirements and regulatory requirements. Monitor and follow all food safety and quality procedures; Performs other required tasks as assigned. Job Requirements High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology or related field highly desired; Preferred 2-year degree in laboratory science, food technology or related field experience in food quality assurance role(s); Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, SPC fundamentals and laboratory skills; Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, Food Safety, SQF requirement; HAACP certification required or the ability to successfully complete; Solid computer proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills; Ability to function and contribute to a team environment; Bakery or other food industry training is a plus.